Chapter Twenty Two

The day went by in a flash, and soon it was already evening.

"You should get dressed now; do you need help with that?" Axel asked.

"No. I know my way around those," I said, picking out a green gown from my wardrobe. Surprisingly, all the clothes here were my size, and that was very... creepy.

"The red one"

"What?"

"The red one would be better," Axel said, and I picked out the red gown. It was a beautiful piece, and I wondered how much it cost. I imagine it cost a lot.

"You are right."

I didn't do much with my hair; I was too nervous to even try, but I left it down, brushing through it a couple of times.

"Thane is here," Axel announced, even before I heard the footsteps. Just then, Thane walked in, and my eyes traveled to him.

"Why didn't you tell me?" I sneered at him.

"Tell you what?" he asked, his gaze trailing right back to Axel, who shrugged innocently.

"You told me I was to attend some party; you never told me it was some joining ritual."

"You would have found out in the end."

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